Martin Petrov

Bulgaria · Left winger · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2002-2008

Bulgarian winger with a lethal left foot for whipped crosses and shots

73.1OVR#960 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed85.7
  • Shooting73.4
  • Passing74.3
  • Ball Control75.0
  • Movement72.0
  • Football IQ74.0
  • Defending Skill38.7
  • Physical70.4
  • Mental73.0
  • Career62.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Acceleration89
  2. Top Speed87
  3. Knock-on & Run86
  4. Crossing86
  5. Top Speed with Ball85
  6. Change of Pace84
  7. Long Shots84
  8. Dribbling84
  9. Dribbling Speed83
  10. Shot Power82

All 64 attributes

Speed 85.7

  • Top Speed87
  • Acceleration89
  • Dribbling Speed83
  • Top Speed with Ball85
  • Knock-on & Run86
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 73.4

  • Finishing78
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots84
  • Volleys70
  • Curve76
  • Penalties70
  • Heading56
  • Direct Free Kicks80
  • Shooting Creativity72
  • Acrobatics66

Passing 74.3

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing66
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing86
  • Link-up Play70
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 75.0

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession80
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot56
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 72.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement74
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning72
  • Anticipation74
  • Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 74.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness74
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 38.7

  • Defensive Positioning44
  • Marking36
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle44
  • Sliding Tackle40
  • Offside Trap34

Physical 70.4

  • Strength64
  • Stamina79
  • Agility81
  • Balance78
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play52
  • Aerial Duels52
  • Aggression70

Mental 73.0

  • Big-Game Temperament74
  • Leadership66
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration74
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 62.4

  • Consistency78
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements39
  • Durability64
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
15 January 1979
Height
182 cm
Foot
Left
Career
1996–2013
Prime
2002-2008

Club career

  • 1996–1997 Botev Vratsa
  • 1997–1999 CSKA Sofia
  • 1999–2001 Servette
  • 2001–2005 Wolfsburg
  • 2005–2007 Atlético Madrid
  • 2007–2010 Manchester City
  • 2010–2011 Bolton Wanderers
  • 2011–2013 Espanyol

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